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How to Keep Kids From Being Mean Online

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And as technology platforms have accelerated over the years, her job has increasingly involved keeping up with the ways young people use social media, and advising parents, teachers and even tech companies about what they need to know. Can tell us a little bit about that process and working with the company?

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Give Students the Tools and Skills They Need for Media Literacy

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According to ISTE, the elements of being a good citizen include, for the most part, many of the same components as being a good digital citizen: advocate for equal human rights, treat others with respect, work to make the world a better place, etc. When talking about access to tools, quality matters. About the Presenter.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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However, this can cause issues with staying current with digital materials, James explained. Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools. The district is also a Digital Citizenship Certified District.

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Global Collaboration Week Begins - Find a Project and Connect!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Electronic Village Online (EVO) has developed as a community of practice that in 2001 facilitated a program of online discussions and workshops that have been held every year since then each January-February. Kimm will share resources and show participants how to join a community of educators ready to take action.

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Education Technology and 'Fake News'

Hack Education

A study by George Washington University’s Center on Education Policy found that between 2001 and 2007, 36 percent of districts decreased elementary classroom time spent on social studies, including civics – a drop that most affected underfunded schools serving working-class, poor, rural, and inner-city kids.